Baptismal font (Courcoury)

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Baptismal font in Courcoury

The baptismal font in the church of St-Martin in Courcoury , a French commune in the Charente-Maritime department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region , was created in the 17th century. The baptismal font of stone is as since 1911 Monument historique classified.

The baptismal font has two basins, which are both closed with stone lids. Eight names of pastors of the community are affixed to the coat of arms fields.

One basin was used to store the water for baptism , the other was used for baptism .

literature

  • Le Patrimoine des Communes de la Charente-Maritime. Flohic Editions, Volume 2, Paris 2002, ISBN 2-84234-129-5 , p. 988.

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Coordinates: 45 ° 42 ′ 44.6 "  N , 0 ° 34 ′ 49.2"  W.